Publications

Summary report Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project : 2018–2020 supplement

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Research has shown that in Alberta, the amount of phosphorus in streams increases with agricultural intensity in watersheds. The goal of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project was to determine... More ≫

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Research has shown that in Alberta, the amount of phosphorus in streams increases with agricultural intensity in watersheds. The goal of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project was to determine if wide-spread adoption of environmental beneficial management practices would improve water quality at the watershed scale, as well as to develop the Alberta Phosphorus Management Tool. This report supplements the previously published 2013–2017 Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project progress report by summarizing the results and progress of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project from 2018–2020.

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Forest management agreement : Tolko Industries Ltd. (High Prairie)

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Represents the Forest Management Agreement (FMA) signed between the Crown and Tolko Industries Ltd. An FMA provides the company with rights to harvest and reforest trees on Crown land, and ensures... More ≫

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Represents the Forest Management Agreement (FMA) signed between the Crown and Tolko Industries Ltd. An FMA provides the company with rights to harvest and reforest trees on Crown land, and ensures activities are carried out in a sustainable manner. The Agreement duration is from May 2021 to April 2041.

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Governance at a glance : Marketing of Agricultural Products Act : review and appeal

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Provides an overview of the review and appeal process under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and the Review and Appeal Regulation.

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Ante- and post-mortem inspection : operator responsibilities

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The purpose of this directive is to describe the operator’s responsibilities and role pertaining to ante- and post-mortem inspection for animals slaughtered at Agriculture, Forestry and Rural... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to describe the operator’s responsibilities and role pertaining to ante- and post-mortem inspection for animals slaughtered at Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development licensed abattoirs.

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Directive : application of 10-year quadrants for timber quotas

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This directive outlines the process by which timber quota holders’ requests for 10-year quadrants are reviewed and, when approved, implemented.

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Agri-food statistics update : farm income and farm cash receipts

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Collected from a variety of sources, the Statistics and Data Development Section monitors statistical indicators of agri-food activity for Alberta. The Agri-Food Statistics Update is designed to... More ≫

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Collected from a variety of sources, the Statistics and Data Development Section monitors statistical indicators of agri-food activity for Alberta. The Agri-Food Statistics Update is designed to provide users with commentary on current issues, trends and new developments related to agriculture and the food and beverage processing industries. Up-to-date statistics are supplemented with informative charts and diagrams. To gauge Alberta’s performance, comparative data and information are often available for Canada and the provinces.

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Next agricultural policy framework : what we heard report : virtual consultations and on-line engagement June 11, 2021 through July 02, 2021

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture... More ≫

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture sector. This document summarizes the feedback received during a series of stakeholder roundtables and a public on-line survey that were held to garner public input into a new five-year pan-Canadian policy framework, expected to be in place by the spring 2021.

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